Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown DC Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $700 (171 Rentals)

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1500 Mass
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$1,415 - $2,135
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$1,380 - $2,100
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$1,415 - $2,135
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

1500 Mass

1500 Massachusetts Ave NWWashington, DC 20005
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The Iris
Rent Specials
$1,529 - $4,061
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$1,508 - $4,040
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$21
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$1,529 - $4,061
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Iris

7 M St NEWashington, DC 20002
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Banner Lane
$1,572 - $4,590
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$1,447 - $4,465
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$125
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$1,572 - $4,590
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Banner Lane

44 Banner LnWashington, DC 20001
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The Baystate
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$1,595 - $2,250
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$1,595 - $2,250
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$1,595 - $2,250
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The Baystate

1701 Mass Ave NWWashington, DC 20036
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$1,599 - $2,900

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950 25th St NW

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Wakefield Hall
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$1,650 - $1,740
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$1,650 - $1,740
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$1,650 - $1,740
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Wakefield Hall

2101 New Hampshire Ave NWWashington, DC 20009
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Downtown DC, Washington, DC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown DC Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown DC area of Washington, DC is a Studio unit found at 555 priced from $719. R Street Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $825. Here are the most affordable Downtown DC apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
555Senior Housing Studio 1Studio,1BA$719
R Street Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$825
King TowersStudioStudio,1BA$947
1811-1815 S St NWStudio1BR,1BA$1,195
Cassell Co-Living (Furnished Rooms)SHAW/U ST CORRIDOR | Furnished | Utilities Incl...1BR,1BA$1,200
Liberty PlaceStudio BStudio,1BA$1,362
State House ApartmentsEFFStudio,1BA$1,370
Reflections at the WharfX05-SStudio,1BA$1,399

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown DC, DC

As of March 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown DC area is the $2.75 price per square foot E-G Model at The Ashton at Judiciary Square in the in the Mount Vernon Square neighborhood starting from $5,125. The second greatest value Downtown DC apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at The Biltmore Apartments starting at $3,650 with a $2.38 price per square foot in the Lanier Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown DC apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Ashton at Judiciary SquareE-G2BR,2.5BA$2.75
The Biltmore Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.38
402 M Street NW, Unit Apt C402 M Street NW1BR,1BA$2.27
Ellington Apartments2 Bed - 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.50
84 Q St NW, Unit Unit #B84 Q St NW2BR,2BA$2.89
75 Florida Ave NW, Unit 175 Florida Ave NW3BR,1.5BA$1.41
2331 1st St NW, Unit B2331 1st St NW1BR,1BA$2.88
The Remington ApartmentsFurnished Private Room in 3 bed/1 bath Apt3BR,1BA$1.89
801 R Street ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.87
Pennsylvania HouseStudioStudio ,1BA$2.87

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ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Downtown DC, Washington, and the greater Washington area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, family-friendly amenities, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown DC Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown DC?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown DC is under $1,399.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown DC?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown DC is R Street Apartments which is listed at $825, while the average apartment in Downtown DC costs $19,884.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown DC?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 623 regular apartments in Downtown DC that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Downtown DC?

Cheap apartments in Downtown DC have an average cost of $1,007 which is $18,877 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown DC.

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